Episode
It Was Actually Aliens
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- Jan 21, 2026
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- 2227
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Summary
This week, Jason talks with all four teachers to unpack one of the most layered stretches in Acts, where a single passage could have turned into a dozen different sermons. The conversation explores how pastors decide what to emphasize, how audience and venue shape application, and why disagreement, blocked plans, and hardship can still be part of God’s direction. The group digs into Paul and Barnabas’s conflict, the Spirit’s surprising guidance, and the tension between freedom and faithfulness in the prison narrative. It’s a candid look at how ministry stays faithful to the text while navigating real people, real limits, and real pressure. Listen to James' message Listen to Hezekiah's message Listen to Jordan's message Listen to Tony's message Subscribe to our Messages podcast (Apple Podcasts / Spotify ) Download a copy of the One More Series Journal Visit us online: rivchurch.com Follow us on Instagram Send us feedback: [email protected]